The Republic of Estonia

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The Republic of Estonia. National symbols of Estonia. The n ational flower is the cornflower. The cornflower has grown in Estonian soil for more than 10,000 years . The n ational bird is the barn swallow. Its call can be heard from practically every barn rafter in the country. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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The Republic of EstoniaThe Republic of Estonia

National symbols of EstoniaNational symbols of Estonia

The national flower is the The national flower is the cornflower. cornflower. The cornflower The cornflower has grown has grown inin Estonian soil Estonian soil for more than 10,000 for more than 10,000 yearsyears..

The national bird is the The national bird is the barn swallow. barn swallow. Its call can Its call can be heard from practically be heard from practically everyevery barn rafter in the barn rafter in the countrycountry..

Facts about EstoniaFacts about Estonia

Our capital is TallinnOur capital is Tallinn We have ~1,3 million We have ~1,3 million people. people.

Our currency is Euro.Our currency is Euro.

We speak Estonian. We speak Estonian.

Word “tere” means Word “tere” means hallo. hallo.

NATURENATURE

46,4% of Estonia is coverd with 46,4% of Estonia is coverd with forestsforests. A. According to the ccording to the global air quality ranking issued by the WHOglobal air quality ranking issued by the WHO,, Estonia Estonia has the cleanest air in the world.has the cleanest air in the world.

There are over 1500 islandsThere are over 1500 islands Only 14Only 14 islands are larger than islands are larger than

4 km²!4 km²!

SkypeSkype was created by the was created by the Estonians Estonians

ForFor KIDSKIDS

Estonian most Estonian most famous fictional famous fictional character is Lotte.character is Lotte.

The chocolate and The chocolate and candy factory Kalev candy factory Kalev was founded in 1806.was founded in 1806.

Thanks for watching!!!Thanks for watching!!!

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